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I’m so elated to be back in Let’s Travel Srimongol, an escape to the much-awaited journey for voluntary support of my portfolio for Dhaka Club Limited. It is absolutely an honor.
While it was definitely a much-awaited journey for the club members amidst Pandemic Covid-19 — we all had to abide by the safety measures and rules set by the Government of Bangladesh and Dhaka Club’s board members.
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Traveling to China for the first time as a Bangladeshi can be a nerve-racking task. Though the title says “Business Discipline” but really this post applies to any Non-Chinese person of any gender who is interested to explore China for a business venture. I know, traveling to China for the first time in 2010, was a thought-provoking proposition for me because I traveled all alone by myself. However, I researched well before going to mainland China for a business trip. After my successful maiden business trip, I visited China a couple of times where I encountered weird and funny experiences. I’ll share those bizarre experiences and valuable travel tips with my respected readers in this blog and in my next blog.
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We had an untold fear in back of our mind from entering in the city of the jewel of India, Sikkim when we reached in Jalpaiguri. Everyone needs an Inner Line Permit including Indian citizens to enter this north-east state of India. For the foreigners, it takes more rigidity but it’s not like that they don’t allow us to enter. That’s why we used a strategy that really worked for us. I and Pulak were confident because it worked before with other street smart tourists.
Our friend Pulak’s relatives reside in Kolkata permanently for a long time. We have given our information based on local address to the Security Officer at the first security check point. That’s why we didn’t face any problem whatsoever while entering the Sikkim. While Pulak was handling this issue with the security officer then I and Tanzin didn’t talk to anyone. It was a funny scene. We laughed out loud later when we successfully got our Inner Line Permit.
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Lalbagh Fort is still one of the finest places in Dhaka City that original Dhakaite people (Dhakaiya) consider for. I visited several times in this fort to spend leisure time with solo and friends from my teenhood. Lalbagh Fort took a very special place in my heart. I still visit alone whenever I get time. My last visit during Pandemic times, refreshed me to blog for Lalbagh Fort. I just love visiting this place time and again. Now I’ll explain the backdrop of Lalbagh Fort to my readers those who are not aware of this majestical fort. Lalbagh Fort, locally known as Lalbagh Kella is a great architectural artwork by Mughal Empire in Bangladesh. The Fort is located in the southwestern part of Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, which is commonly known as old Dhaka. The Lalbagh Fort is one of the most popular places among local inhabitants.
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When we visited the treasured Langkawi Island, Tourism Malaysia campaigned heavily “Malaysia, Truly Asia” in Bangladesh through newspaper and TV commercials. We were sold to visit Malaysia out of this campaign; I am not exaggerating a single word, seriously!! Their campaign’s strategy was to portray iconic places like KL City, Langkawi Beaches and Genting Highland of Malaysia and many more. That was a successful campaign because picturesque Malaysia was so compelling. Like us, many tourists visited Malaysia during that time from Bangladesh. After 3 days of exploring KL City, we were bound to visit Langkawi.
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We traveled mostly Subcontinental Asian countries before this Malaysia trip. I and Ema were so excited because we had planned and saved money to visit Malaysia for the first time. It was one of those tours in abroad that we didn’t take any tour operator’s assistance from Dhaka. We explored and scheduled everything from Kuala Lumpur itself. That’s why it was even more thrilling for us let alone 6 year’s old Ibti. Nonetheless according to my better half, Malaysia trip had been the sense of being in foreign country. I laughed out loud at her remark. Overnight journey by Malindo Air took us Kuala Lumpur at the right time before the sunrise.
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I first heard the name of stunning Inani Sea Beach from Bangladeshi all-time popular novelist Humayun Ahmed when I was young. I always wanted to be there ever since I knew about this place. The beach was known for coral bed or stone where you can stand or sit for a great outdoor photography. As a tourist destination, Inani Beach was developing since 1990s. It is an emerging tourist spot where basic amenities are scarce compared to its demand. I have been traveling this beach for last 2.5 decades but never blogged this stunning beach of Cox’s Bazar. It was my failure that I couldn’t do it earlier. However, it’s never too late to promote my country’s unexplored travel destination to the world stage.
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Magnificent North Bengal represents the most richest places in Bangladesh which are the gem of tourism. Remains of the ancient rampart of Mahasthangarh, complexly decorated Bangladesh’s pride Kantaji Temple and mosques inspired from Mughal Era are the reminders of our country’s diverse culture and past. Tetulia Upazilla is the farthest corner of Bangladesh and best known as “City of Dream” in Panchagarh district. If you think the view of the Kanchenjunga is the only thing to see in Pachagarh, it’s not true. There is plenty more to explore. I had been in North Bengal several times along with my client firstly by air, secondly with my in-law family by train, solo traveling by bus thirdly and lastly with official assignment by air.
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Phu Quoc is best known for Pearl Island. This exotic island is very famous for white sand beaches in Vietnam. Referring to Phu Quoc people cannot help but mentioning Phu Quoc pearls, their specialties become the island’s own brand dubbing the “pearl island”. Meanwhile, Phu Quoc Island has been considered as Vietnamese Maldives. Though I didn’t visit Maldives but I didn’t want to lose the opportunity to visit the country within a country that I was visiting with my colleagues for a pleasant trip.
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The passage of time may reposition us, change us, sidetrack us, and even make us lose track of one another from the daily life kind of way. But there is no denying fact that the special bonding among close friends lives forever. To reminisce about the past, I call it Aligarh Calling for Reliving.
Yes, our friendship has traveled disconnectedly for more than 2 decades already. Now is the time to meet old buddies. It’s a great occasion to reunite with University days friends in India from different parts of the globe. Folks from Australia, Bangladesh, India, and New Zealand will be joining to celebrate the lighter side of life from October 5 to 9, 2019.
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